I want to convince my dad to let me home school..?

Question

Im doing just terrible in school! My grades are falling apart and i dont think my dad would consider homeschooling especially with such grades.

There are to many distractions, i have 6 classes a day and having work for each class is just exhuasting. At first i was thinking anything that means being home is awesome. But im actual seeing hs as a good oppertunity for me! Honestly. It'd be alot easier to work at my own pace and not have to stress so much about not understanding things in class.

I was thinking maybe if i got homeschool itd be a perfect oppertunity to get my grades back up, without the worry of having to look at a report card. Everyone will probably think i want to do this to stay home but i've heard lots of good feedback on it. And how kids who are homeschooled do even better in college. I want to give it a shot but i want to know how to convince my dad.

I honestly want to have a good future but things in school just arent working out and i think homeschool would

Answer 1

Talk to him about it, the stress, the easier it would be studying online. Tell him it'd be a  perfect oppertunity to get your grades back up. Talk to him about it here are some sites.

http://homeschooling.about.com/

Answer 2

I think the main flaw of your argument is...who's going to homeschool you? Your dad? Is he qualified? You know...it's a lot of work from a parent's perspective.

I think you should look into a tutor if you're doing that bad....the material and the workload aren't going to change if you're homeschooled.

Answer 3

if you want to convince your dad do the research, show him information you found on the Internet like the cost the accreditation and the overall program that should sway his opinion

Answer 4

Homeschooling is quite a bit of work for the parent/guardian... and I believe there are certain rules they have to follow. You'd have to be very disciplined to get the same education you would at school, especially because your Dad is not an experienced educator.

My advice? Life is hard... it doesn't get any less busy when you to go university. You can't hide from the day to day details - if you don't learn to deal with it in high school, you'll have to do it in university.... and university is much harder in terms of course work.

So... find something that works for you - I highly advise developing coping methods now. You'll be ahead when you get to uni.

Answer 5

Talk to your guidance department (if you have one).

Or anything similar.

Answer 6

You just want an excuse to detach from society and become lazy.  And who do you think is going to pay for the tutor??  Your dad??

Answer 7

If you want to do work at your own pace, attend a self-directed learning school, I am currently attending a self-directed school and there is A LOT of freedom, but you have a lot of responsibility to finish your work by the end of the year and not slack off.

Answer 8

Go to joyfullyrejoycing.com , there's a lot of FAQ's about homeschooling, and good answers too.

Answer 9

I was home schooled and its so much better.  I got straight A's  by the way nice picture^

Answer 10

Abbey- well i think you should tell him that you would learn alot from being at home and there is not as many distractions and you could get it done alot faster so I think you would be better of at home

Answer 11

Great direction to go! Homeschooling is best.

Answer 12

home schooling isnt free. If your having trouble in highschool how are you ever going to handle college if you decide to go. I think its better if you stay in school. Enjoy school while it lasts. You'll miss it when your older. High school isnt forever so make the best of it and work your hardest.

Answer 13

Hi, here's what to do...

Research homeschooling, the statistics, benefits etc., write an essay on your experience in school and do a good job explaining it's effect on you.  Research homeschool support and programs, find the least expensive, lay it out for dad so he can understand...  and then send him the information through e-mail and get his attention by sending it to him in a letter via U.S. mail.  Purchase some homeschool books online and begin proving to him in advance that you WILL DO THE WORK.

Answer 14

Most people who home school do so to be able to instill their values in their children therefore giving them a firm foundation to enter life with.  Home schooling is not for everyone.  It takes a lot of effort, discipline, and dedication to do it really well.

What I am reading as your motivation, I don't see as being a good set up for home schooling.  If you are having a difficult time managing stress and being successful in a setting where there is a lot of structure (due dates, tests, and assigments, lectures) provided by an outside source.  I doubt very much you would have the self-discipline (self-structure) it would take to be successful at home schooling.  

I might suggest that searching for a way to handle the stress and to be disciplined and organized in your present situation would be of greater benefit to you in the future.  I can almost guarantee you the the very issues you deal with now in school will be the same ones you will have to deal with in the work place when you are older.  Better to learn to deal with them effectively now when you are young and the stakes are low, than to still not have the skills to cope when it is not school and grades at stake but your livelyhood.  

Maybe you should ask your Dad for counsel on how to suceed in the situation you are in or ask him to find you someone who has the skills to teach you better coping skills.

I'm a big supporter of home schooling, done well and for the right reasons.  Please don't use it as a cop out.

Blessings

Answer 15

I can tell you from my personal experience that homeschooling is not always the way to go. First of all, one of your parents will need to be just as commited to it as you. If your dad won't have time to stay at home with you, you're going to end up slacking off. And you mentioned not getting report cards. Even when you homeschool, you will still get report cards. One thing that was a big problem for me was the fact that there was really no one to help me when I got stuck. There was a number I could call, but nothing is better than having the teacher right there showing you how to do the problem. You also need to think of your social life. You will miss out on a lot of fun stuff if you homeschool. You won't see your friends nearly as much as you'd like to. And while they're all going on fun school trips, you'll be stuck at home, trying to figure out a geometry problem that your dad can't help you with. Take my advice, stay in school. It might be tough now, but if you go a little earlier to get some help from your teachers or stay after, then you'll get somewhere. In the long run, you won't regret it. I could be wrong and it might all work out for you if you homeschool, but if any of the above things are important to you, you'll regret quitting.

Answer 16

I don't know much about homeschooling but it seems to me the grades you get are just given to you by your parent or whoever is tutoring you

a grade is not important unless it is in the context of a population

is an A the same in a class of geniuses as it is in a class with people with learning disabilities?

no it isn't, being home schooled and getting better marks may make you feel better, but it's not realistic

eventually you will have to rejoin the public schooling system if you want a job

wouldn't it be better to learn how to deal with the world, rather than run away and try to deal with it, in say university when school is hardest?

if you want to have a good future you have to learn to overcome your obstacles, not avoid them

in life you cannot always do things at your own pace, and have no stress or pressure placed on you

do you think in your future job your boss will understand if you tell them that you can't keep up and that it is too stressful?

no you'll probably be fired

instead of homeschooling why not consider just getting a tutor outside of school so that you can review what you learned that day and prepare for what you will learn the next day

Answer 17

I am a semi-homeschooler, I use curriculum from K12 Inc. Depending on the state you live on, you may have a virtual academy online program that lets you get all the textbooks and stuff free but you can learn completely at your own pace. It's pretty structured curriculum and maybe you could try that.

Answer 18

I know where you are coming from.  There were not many options when I was a teenager, but you have MANY options.

Alternative high schools have been around since I was in school and are a great option for kids who are turned off by regular high school.  But a drawback to the alt schools is that is where many of the troublemakers end up.

High school is so overrated. The social scene is overrated. If you are college bound, then high school can be an obstacle standing between you and a real education. (That was my situation)

I bailed out at the end of my junior year. I took my last high school classes in night school and started college during the day.  My grades shot up once I was out of the Micky Mouse Club that was high school.

In the Edmonds School District in the Seattle area there is a "hybrid" program where students are home schooled, but have access to all the resources of the public school including a teacher-adviser.  A friend's daughters are in the hybrid program.  They go to "school" on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Oh, and forget about the "isolation" of home schoolers.

My friend's daughters have friends at church and have fellow home schoolers for friends.

The rest of the time they work on their school work at home and online.

Research homeschooling options in your state.  Some states will have free programs for their residents.

Good luck!

Answer 19

i think that's a bad idea.. change schools but dont get home schooled..

its tough, everyone's been through it.. i did real horrible too, but i got through it!

you need encouragement! =]

good luck!

Answer 20

I think you should stay in normal school. (highschool)? Are you in AP classes or regular? I'm in college now, and I also struggled in high school, but I also realized i wasnt really trying my hardest. Are you? I would just suck it up, and do all the work you need to, if others can do it so can you. Spend the extra time completing what needs to get done and not procrasting and you should be fine. Plus, if your not in highschool anymore, your going to miss proms, events, football games, all that fun stuff.

good luck

Answer 21

Who exactly do you plan to have homeschool you?  Normally when kids are homeschooled, they have stay-at-home parents who do the schooling or a tutor his hired.  Is your dad able to stay home and teach you, or can he afford a tutor for you?  If not, homeschooling may not be feasible.

Answer 22

The best way to convince your dad is to do your research. Listen carefully to each of his objections, then go away and do some reading. Write an answer to refute his point of view, using footnotes so he can go and check for himself if he wants to. Your dad isn't going to do the research for you. Why should he? You are the one with the problem and you are the one who wants to change. Find a curriculum or philosophy you want to follow, write down what it is, where you get it from and how much it is. Write down why you chose that particular philosophy or curriculum instead of another. Once you have done this, show it to your dad and ask for feedback. Go through this process as many times as it takes until he either changes his mind or tells you to quit it! If he wants you to take subjects that you aren't interested in, either find a curriculum or text that you could bear to use, or find something else that he may accept as a compromise.

You will also have to tell him what you will require from him. The money to buy resources, his time etc. When do you intend to do all this? Will you be allowed to stay at home and study? Will you have to work in the library while he's at work? Stay at your grandma's? I expect the best way to go about scheduling would be to work while he's at work, and note down any troubles, issues or questions you have, then discuss them with him after work. He's not going to want to walk in the door and immediately sit down with your maths work, so I suggest you cook dinner and talk to him about work after tea! I would also suggest you ask to do a trial for a semester, and ask what he would expect you to have accomplished in that semester in order to allow you to continue. Then come back here and ask all the homeschooling parents whether that is reasonable or not.

Answer 23

Do some research and show it to your dad.  Make sure you present it in a logical, non emotional manner.  :-)

Here's some general homeschooling information:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Here's a place where you can find your state's laws:

http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp

Write a list of reasons you want to homeschool, and how you think homeschooling will help you.  Take it with you when you talk to your dad and let him know about the additional information you found.  Think about what type of program you may want to use, how you will make sure you are stay on track, etc.  See if he wll agree to a trial period after which you will return to school if things aren't working out.

Here are some curriculum options that may work:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

I think it would be great if you could learn at your own pace in a pressure free atmosphere.  Homeschooling might work out well for you if your dad agrees to it.

Answer 24

homeschooling is probably not your best option.  talk to your school counselor and father about other options like charter schools and private schools.  there are many options available and public school doesn't work for everyone.  kudos to your for wanting to take control over your education.

Answer 25

http://www.supervision-management.com/

Answer 26

you think home schooling is the answer. It may or it may not be.  To home school a child takes a HUGE commitment of time and effort by a parent.  I hope you don't think that it's just you and a book at home all day.

Look into a local charter school in your area. Look at tutors, etc. for subjects you are lacking in.

A parent has to get the materials and follow the course curriculum as outlined by the state you live in. It's not that easy nor is it a cure-all.